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Windows 10 seems to have an annoying bug where it tries to do a web search every time I type something in the start menu search bar

It's nice that it searches through the computer to try and find the relevant programs or settings, but I do not want it to search the internet and slow down the computer at all

This, this, this and most other solutions I have been able to find online all suggest to find a cortana setting where there is an option to block web search on the start menu but it doesn't seem to exist anymore. How do I block this annoying feature on Windows 10? I am using Windows 10 Pro 64 bit.

This says there is a registry edit that should disable it, but I haven't tried it yet and would prefer a solution that doesn't involve registry editing. Has anyone here tried this registry hack and is it safe?

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Assuming you are using V1903, open Search and in the Window that comes up, you can search for what you wish. You can enhance Search Settings (click on ... to see these) but you cannot modify Search window to exclude Web so far as I know.

I use Search a lot and just click on Apps, or Documents as I need. Works well

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